Source : Perth Now news
WHO IS ALAN JONES?
* An 85-year-old former radio host who enjoyed a hugely influential broadcasting career spanning 35 years
* He started his career in 1985 at Sydney radio station 2UE before joining rival 2GB
* Jones coached the national rugby union team, the Wallabies, earning a place in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1989
* He held political aspirations with the Country Party and Liberals but was unsuccessful
WHY IS HE IN COURT?
* Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching without consent in relation to six complainants
* He is accused of subjecting the complainants to unwanted groping, kisses, and sexual misconduct both in public and private places
* It is alleged the offences took place between 2003 and 2020 in Sydney and the NSW Southern Highlands
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
* Jones is fighting the allegations against him in a NSW Local Court hearing, beginning Monday.
* The hearing is expected to run for four months and hear from around 76 witnesses
WHAT HAS JONES SAID?
* “These allegations are all either baseless or they distort the truth. I have never indecently assaulted these people” – Jones in December 2024, a month after his arrest.
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